Drewwright From United States of America, joined May 2001, 621 posts, RR: 1 Reply 1, posted (5 years 6 months 4 weeks 1 day 15 hours ago) and read 2124 times:
I was wondering the same thing recently, so I checked with a friend and found out they are actually doing pretty well. Most recent data shows that on time is around 86% and controllable completion is 99.7%. Pretty good numbers.
ATWZW170 From United States of America, joined Oct 2004, 904 posts, RR: 3 Reply 2, posted (5 years 6 months 4 weeks 1 day 13 hours ago) and read 2066 times:
I'd say those are very good numbers! Any thoughts on service? What is being offered? Are they allowed to do buy on board? Is this service actually seemless unlike every other express carrier?
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FutureFO From New Caledonia, joined Oct 2001, 3095 posts, RR: 24 Reply 3, posted (5 years 6 months 4 weeks 1 day 10 hours ago) and read 1987 times:
We do not offer buy on board as neither does F9. We are the equvalent to what you get on mainline F9. As a matter of fact I just finished a 2 day with a SJD. Now I have to go back and work the US side.
FutureFO From New Caledonia, joined Oct 2001, 3095 posts, RR: 24 Reply 5, posted (5 years 6 months 4 weeks 13 hours ago) and read 1792 times:
We do the same service as mainline does. We just don't have the LiveTV. But that maybe coming shortly as we are dong some fairly long flights like MCI-CUN and DEN-CUN and DEN-SJD. Don't know if Horizon does the same.
Flyf15 From , joined Dec 1969, posts, RR: Reply 6, posted (5 years 6 months 4 weeks 13 hours ago) and read 1782 times:
In essence, Republic is not a contract regional carrier. They're simply just an outsourcing attempt by Frontier... so, one would hope you'd get similar service.
Flyboy80 From United States of America, joined Jul 2001, 1856 posts, RR: 3 Reply 7, posted (5 years 6 months 4 weeks 12 hours ago) and read 1752 times:
I pick up F9 trips here and there, and the agents are telling me that aren't enjoying working republic flights, saying there have been some issues right from the get go (expected), issues that remind them of the days pre-horizon (remember who that was?)
I will admit I think Republic's airplane is awesome, but face it, Republic is Chautauqua is 70 seaters!
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Mariner From New Zealand, joined Nov 2001, 22723 posts, RR: 88 Reply 8, posted (5 years 6 months 4 weeks 12 hours ago) and read 1741 times:
Quoting Flyboy80 (Reply 7): saying there have been some issues right from the get go (expected), issues that remind them of the days pre-horizon (remember who that was?)
There were a few "issues", as you call them, at the start as the two got to know each other, but most were resolved quite a while ago.
Frontier's CEO Menke talked about this on the conference call last week. There has been a very positive reaction to the Republic service and, especially, to the E170.
Flyboy80 From United States of America, joined Jul 2001, 1856 posts, RR: 3 Reply 9, posted (5 years 6 months 4 weeks 12 hours ago) and read 1726 times:
Of course there has been, everyone loves the 170. In-fact I'm rather bitter that it wasn't available when Horizon was shopping for the F28 replacement...and that was a real airplane btw!
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MtnWest1979 From United States of America, joined Nov 2005, 2122 posts, RR: 1 Reply 10, posted (5 years 6 months 4 weeks 12 hours ago) and read 1707 times:
It'll be interesting to see the 170s in Boise beginning 11/15. They'll have 1 170 and 2 CR7 flights from then. Never been on a 170, but have been on a B6 190. Can't imagine much difference other than pax count.
Tjwgrr From United States of America, joined Mar 2000, 2297 posts, RR: 3 Reply 11, posted (5 years 6 months 3 weeks 6 days 21 hours ago) and read 1584 times:
Quoting Flyboy80 (Reply 7): I will admit I think Republic's airplane is awesome, but face it, Republic is Chautauqua is 70 seaters!
Good article and interview about Republic in the latest issue (Dec-2007) of Airways Magazine.
Frontierflyer From United States of America, joined Aug 2007, 207 posts, RR: 1 Reply 12, posted (5 years 6 months 3 weeks 6 days 19 hours ago) and read 1523 times:
Does anyone know if they are still flying with the first class seats?
SDF880 From United States of America, joined Apr 2007, 124 posts, RR: 0 Reply 13, posted (5 years 6 months 3 weeks 6 days 16 hours ago) and read 1454 times:
I rode on E-170 ship 705 DEN-SDF last week and it was an all coach set up.
ATWZW170 From United States of America, joined Oct 2004, 904 posts, RR: 3 Reply 14, posted (5 years 6 months 3 weeks 6 days 15 hours ago) and read 1420 times:
It's amazing that how fast Republic has grown -- under Bryan Bedfords watch this airline family has totally taken advantage of regionals being status quo. Props to him and his team.
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Frontierflyer From United States of America, joined Aug 2007, 207 posts, RR: 1 Reply 15, posted (5 years 6 months 3 weeks 6 days 12 hours ago) and read 1356 times:
Republic service feels more like mainline f9. Horizon was not bad at all but the crj 700 can't compete with the e170 in comfort. Any chance we can get direct tv service? Sure would like to use my ascent status.
FutureFO From New Caledonia, joined Oct 2001, 3095 posts, RR: 24 Reply 16, posted (5 years 6 months 3 weeks 6 days 12 hours ago) and read 1352 times:
There has been rumour that the service is coming. As we and F9 are owned by Wexford holdings. I really enjoy working the F9 ops. Much better than the US product. Also all airplanes in a 76 seat configuration. Total of 17 planes are going to F9 as of now.
Steeler83 From United States of America, joined Feb 2006, 8815 posts, RR: 19 Reply 17, posted (5 years 6 months 3 weeks 6 days 12 hours ago) and read 1344 times:
Quoting FutureFO (Reply 16): I really enjoy working the F9 ops. Much better than the US product.
I flew on a few US E170s flown by Republic Airways. I really didn't mind them at all. Then again, I really can't compare them to F9's product, considering I haven't even flown on F9 nor have I even been to DEN for that matter...
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KingCavalier From United States of America, joined Nov 2006, 1283 posts, RR: 18 Reply 18, posted (5 years 6 months 3 weeks 6 days 12 hours ago) and read 1332 times:
Quoting Steeler83 (Reply 17): I flew on a few US E170s flown by Republic Airways. I really didn't mind them at all. Then again, I really can't compare them to F9's product, considering I haven't even flown on F9
If you've flown on the US E170 then you know what it's like on F9. It would be nice if they could put DirecTV on F9's E170's.
I saw the 6th E170 at DIA tonight. It looks nice. It has the tail from Frontier's old 737 N319FL. I see pics of the first 5 E170's on here, but nothing yet for number 6. Here's the tail from N319FL -
Steeler83 From United States of America, joined Feb 2006, 8815 posts, RR: 19 Reply 19, posted (5 years 6 months 3 weeks 6 days 12 hours ago) and read 1328 times:
Quoting KingCavalier (Reply 18): It would be nice if they could put DirecTV on F9's E170's.
It certainly would be nice if they did that! That would certainly make their E70 product a heck of a lot more attractive...
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KingCavalier From United States of America, joined Nov 2006, 1283 posts, RR: 18 Reply 20, posted (5 years 6 months 3 weeks 6 days 12 hours ago) and read 1323 times:
Mariner From New Zealand, joined Nov 2001, 22723 posts, RR: 88 Reply 21, posted (5 years 6 months 3 weeks 6 days 11 hours ago) and read 1300 times:
Quoting FutureFO (Reply 16): As we and F9 are owned by Wexford holdings.
I'm not sure what you mean by that - Frontier is not owned by Wexford Holdings.
Frontier is a publicly traded company, and there no blocks of shares that would constitute "ownership" held by any single entity.
Frontier has a very happy history with Wexford, though. After the Westpac debacle, Wexford made a emergency loan to Frontier of $5 million to keep the airline flying. The loan was repaid in full in a short space of time.
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